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Nearby Subway Stops

F, J, M, Z at Delancey St.-Essex St.

Prices

$3-$15

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Breakfast

Lunch

Take-Out

Alcohol

No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

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Hidden away in a closet-size stall in the back of the Essex Market, this tiny takeaway is a boon to healthy eaters and Japanese food lovers. Daily rotating fresh food usually includes a bento box, which generally contains a rice ball, marinated veggies, and maybe something special like a fried pumpkin cake. Sometimes the friendly proprietor makes sushi rolls from smoked salmon or mackerel, and occasionally vegan ones too — her stuffed inari (tofu skin) is another good bet. Japanese coleslaw, frequently available, is vibrant purple and delicious in its yuzu dressing. And hearty miso soups are a tasty, restorative option when available. A few items might be too out-there for Western palates, including an okra-based "stamina salad" with a gummy texture, and an extra-salty salted cod. American eaters might prefer the sandwiches, laced with avocado, veggies and vegan mayo, or pumpkin on brioche.
— Jenny Miller